David J. Phillip, The Associated Press
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago. Getting your player ready...
OXON HILL, Md. — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent closer Aroldis Chapman and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on an $86 million, five-year deal.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the contract was still pending a physical.
Chapman was acquired by New York from the Cincinnati Reds last offseason, then was traded to the Chicago Cubs in late July. The hard-throwing lefty helped the Cubs win the World Series and became a free agent when it was over.
Fox Sports first reported the agreement.
